Pecan Sage Corn Bread Stuffing
I grew up eating Stove Top stuffing for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Now, there is absolutely nothing wrong with Stove Top. It is easy to prepare and very tasty. But 10 years ago I wanted to try a new...
View ArticleFive reasons why I’m killing my blog
If blog neglect were a crime, I’d be guilty. I confess it’s been almost a year since my last post. In three years I published over 100 posts and today I trashed many of them. I’m killing my blog—most...
View ArticleBook Review: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
If you’re a lifelong reader like me, chances are you dream of owning a bookstore. Since I was seventeen, I’ve imagined running a boutique bookstore. I would name my store Bookish. Situated on a...
View ArticleHow to pick the next book for your book club
Narrowing down book choices in the age of information overload is daunting. How do you wade through the raft of existing books plus the new releases? It’s tough to know how to pick the elusive “good...
View ArticleNew book review: Sisters of Shiloh
I’m an only child and I married an only child. So here we are—two only children parenting our daughters, puzzled at the simultaneous sibling bond and rivalry. We’re lost when they bicker, but we swoon...
View ArticleNo Drama Guide to Choosing Books for Book Club
Picture this: you’re at book club, the book discussion is winding down, you and your friends are on a second (or third) glass of wine, and your belly is full of bruschetta and mini key lime tarts....
View ArticleLoving Eleanor: Book Review + Author Interview
Some stories need to be told at the right time. This is especially true for narratives about people breaking new ground or living outside of traditional societal norms. Today, it’s not unusual for...
View ArticleBook Review: The Yanks Are Starving
Veterans rights are front page news today. From a staggering and seemingly unsolvable disability claims backlog at the VA to recent veterans struggling to find employment back home, veterans issues...
View ArticleAutism Awareness Month: 7 Insights from a Parent
This April marks a year since we received our younger daughter’s autism diagnosis. A few months later, the same team of specialists diagnosed our older daughter with autism. Several friends with...
View Article12 tremendous ways to make a difference for a family with a child on the...
Do you know a family living with autism? Have you thought about helping them, but you’re just not sure what they might need and how you could help? Here’s a quick list of 12 ways you can help a family...
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